What’s on pre-Christmas in Jervis Bay
This rain band should leave us by the weekend, which is lucky because there’s loads to do this week as we hurtle towards Santa Day. Stay safe on the roads please, and be kind to each other.
But first… tis the season to drink weird cocktails. Here’s a recipe you can try at home: Bud’s Tavern’s take on Nana’s eggnog with a few ideas to make it ice cold or caffeinated. Cheers!
Live Music on Christmas Eve
SUNDAY SESSIONS The wonderful Ness Quinn is bringing her lush vocals to the Jervis Bay Brewing Co beer garden on Christmas Eve, from 4pm Sunday 24 December.
SUNNY AFTERNOON The distinctive husky blues of Tall Shaun is Cupitts Christmas Eve gift to us, from 12.30pm at the winery in Ulladulla, bookings recommended.
Eat Local
EVERY THURSDAY In Nowra CBD there’s a fresh food market celebrating local growers, producers and makers, from 2-6pm in Jellybean Park, Egans Lane. While you’re supporting locals, grab a snack from a food truck and give a coin to a busker. Last market before Christmas so stock up on goodies.
BAY BISTROS Read up on the amazing choice of bistros and brasseries at clubs around the south coast, and book now for big family or friend groups.
Paddock-to-plate dining and the coastal country location are some of the great aspects of The Growers at Worrigee Sports Club. Photo: The Growers
Family entertainment
GUINNESS RECORD Experience a whip cracking show by Guinness world record holder, Nathan ‘Whippy’ Griggs on Wednesday 20 December, from 7pm at Jervis Bay Holiday Park – drop a gold coin in the hat.
Summer Art
WATERCOLOUR LESSONS Learn to paint a beautiful angel fish with expert guidance from watercolour artist Hilary Haynes. At the Friday Studio in Ulladulla, Thursday afternoon 21 December. Buy your ticket.
EXHIBITION AND SALE Browse and buy art and craft from local artists including fibre/textile artist Jennifer Corkish and oil painter Sandra McKenzie-Clark at the Callala Bay Community Centre in Emmett Street from today, Wednesday 20 December till Thursday, 9-3 daily.
Hosted by Callala Gallery
NED KELLY Read about this new exhibition featuring the death mask of the notorious bush ranger Ned Kelly on now at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra.
Sidney Nolan 1945. Kelly and Horse
Community
FREE XMAS DAY LUNCH For people in our community in need on Christmas day, join in a free lunch at Huskisson Community Centre. Hosts Changing Tide Wellness & Support Services welcomes people experiencing financial difficulty, or social isolation, and families and children are welcome. Due to limited availability, we kindly request interested individuals to secure their spots by contacting Kat at 0402 641 879 or via email at kat@changingtide.com.au
GRANTS FOR GOOD Open now, it’s time to apply for a Shoalhaven Community Wellbeing Grant, up to $5000. Applications close 13 February 2024, so start writing up your project now.
SANTA ON THE RUN Culburra Beach Rural Fire Brigade will be driving Santa around Culburra and Orient Point on Christmas Eve, this Sunday 24 December from 3pm. I’m sure you’ll hear them coming. Or track them online.
CAROLS ON THE GREEN Culburra’s favourite Christmas event is on this Friday 22 December at 4pm, at Burra Bowlo. Live entertainment, plus meet Santa and Daniel the Clown.
FISHY KIDS The annual kids fishing competition starts this Friday at Sussex Inlet, register now for a competitor number, a ‘brag mat’ to prove the scale of your catch and start fishing… till 25 Jan. Mark your diaries for the presentation at 1pm on Saturday 27 January 2024.
Plan Ahead
DRUMMING WORKSHOP Start your new year with a bang, at this drumming and dance workshop, dance and concert at El Horses in Nowra with master drummer, Epizo Bangoura from West Africa.
Saturday 6 January 2024, tickets from $20 – $75 from South Coast Tickets.
WENDY MATTHEWS The fabulous Australian singer/songwriter Wendy Matthews has announced a second show at Milton Theatre on 15 February 2024 – the Friday show sold out – for south coast audiences to enjoy her soulful, expressive voice.
